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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Patty ask Jamie during their card game?
(a) Do you understand what is happening?
(b) Do you want to move to England?
(c) Are you unhappy?
(d) Do you want pancakes?

2. What does the author say turns scared when Earl opens the door?
(a) His what.
(b) His face.
(c) His hands.
(d) His go away.

3. What does Jamie think is the perfect thing to do next?
(a) Have a bath.
(b) Get his magic book.
(c) Go skating.
(d) Watch a film.

4. Why does Jamie think his mother left Van?
(a) Because Van swore at him.
(b) Because Van is married.
(c) Because Van threw Nin.
(d) Because Van doesn't have a job.

5. What does Jamie suggest will happen if they don't move into the trailer?
(a) Move back with Van.
(b) Live with Earl.
(c) Move into a motel.
(d) Live nowhere.

6. What does Earl suggest Jamie can use the pond for?
(a) Boating.
(b) Fishing.
(c) A skating rink.
(d) Battleships.

7. What are the games calling Jamie to them like?
(a) A race that has already started.
(b) A mother's angst.
(c) A maiden in distress.
(d) A beautiful mermaid.

8. What is the name of Jamie's teacher?
(a) Miss. Formby.
(b) Mr. Dunker.
(c) Mrs. Newby.
(d) Mrs. Desrochers.

9. What do Jamie and his mother eat at the carnival?
(a) Cheese toasties.
(b) Burgers.
(c) Hot dogs.
(d) Chocolate.

10. What does the sunlight make the trailer gleam like?
(a) A ruby.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A jewel.
(d) Glass.

11. Who does Jamie wish Earl was?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mum's boyfriendd.

12. How does Jamie feel as he is getting dressed?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Mellow.
(d) Excited.

13. What does Jamie see little mountains of as he steps outside?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Soil.
(c) Gravel.
(d) Wood.

14. Why does Jamie think the bureau drawer is the perfect crib for Nin?
(a) They can close it if she cries.
(b) It is strong enough to hold her weight.
(c) It saves room.
(d) They can close it if Van comes.

15. What kind of car does Jamie's mother own?
(a) A Buick.
(b) A Plymouth.
(c) A Chevy.
(d) A Pontiac.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patty use for Nin's bed?

2. What does Jamie shoot across the room as fast as when his mother calls him?

3. How does Jamie think he can keep Nin happy while his mother finishes her breakfast?

4. What is Earl making for breakfast at the beginning of Chapter 3?

5. What wakes Jamie up when they get to Earl's?

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